Job Description

The MEL Advisor (Systems Transformation) is responsible for leading the overall MEL framework (development and implementation) as well as the institutionalisation of systems transformation thinking within the core team and among partners. They will be responsible for leading the design and evaluation of the programme (baseline, mid-line, and end-line evaluations), ensuring the... integration of systems thinking throughout and stimulating this within the project team and implementing partners. They will provide close guidance and support to SoC Kenya programme partners to implement the innovative MEL framework developed for this unique programme and steer the partner staff in data collection and analysis processes. They will work closely with the SoC Kenya Programme Manager and Pathway Leads to track the programme’s progress, capture learnings, and supply relevant data to inform adaptive management decisions. They support the team by providing clarity on the programme’s MEL requirements, balancing donor and organisational requirements with the requirements to steer a systems transformation driven programme, and the effective application of relevant MEL tools. They support capacity building and learning initiatives for the programme team and implementing partners, including the organisation of learning exchange visits, relevant training sessions, and developing Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) learning briefs. The aim is to underpin evidence-based project design, execution and learning in the project.

Job Description


Develop the MEL framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts. He/she will lead analysis of data collected by implementing partners for assessment of progress (on-the-ground and at system level) to measure the programme’s progress towards strategic outcome areas as well as to capture learnings and inform adaptive management.
Maintaining a high-level and strategic overview of the programme’s progress and engaging with other RA-PURE nexus programmes in East Africa to continuously refine programme strategies and monitoring efforts.
Direct engagement with programme implementation partners to build their understanding and capacities of the programme’s ToC, MEL framework, and data collection tools, and accordingly actively ensuring the collection of high-quality data by programme partners.
He/she will also support PME capacity building and learning activities for SoC Programme staff.
Lead the collection and documentation of programme learnings by organising in and cross-country learning events and exchange visits and capturing these learnings in the form of knowledge products (including case studies, learning briefs, best practice documents, and success stories).He/she will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing on best practices and lessons learned.Collect, consolidate and review impact results at corporate level in coordination with the Project Manager. Manage the corporate level results database and support distribution of planned and actual results to management. Supports Sector and Country teams with use of global harmonised indicator (GHI) data on request


Qualifications


A master’s degree in Statistics, Qualitative Economics, Social Studies, International development, or related disciplines is required.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in programmes in areas of MEL.
Familiarity with donor and SNV reporting requirements
Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making
Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required (e.g. SPSS or EPI-Info, STATA, LogAlto) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and mobile technologies to report data
Demonstrated commitment to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Willingness to travel to all program locations, including remote areas.


Additional requirements: 


Conceptual thinking: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems and processes. Deconstructing problems and systematically investigating the various components.
Coaching: Encouraging and guiding employees in order to make their performance more effective and to enhance their self-perception and problem-solving skills.  
Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
Persuasiveness: The ambition to win over other people for one’s views and ideas and to generate support. more

Deliverables

The following are the key outputs for this assignment:


Inception report: should be a maximum of 10 pages, detailing the methodology/approach to be used; checklist for document reviews, the schedule of activities; the tools for data collection and workplan.
Draft end term report: should be logically structured, contains evidence-based findings, lessons, conclusions, and... recommendations devoid of irrelevant information to the overall evaluation. The report should respond in detail to the specific evaluation questions described and should be maximum of 20 pages exclusive of annexes.
Validation: Powerpoint presentation highlighting key findings for review and validation by the project teams/stakeholders in a workshop.
Final report, including summarized findings with key recommendations presented in pdf and word soft copies and 4 printed and well bound copies.
Ethical considerations
The evaluation team will safeguard the rights and confidentiality of information providers, interviewees, and stakeholders by ensuring compliance with legal provisions and codes governing collection and reporting of data. The evaluator and team will agree to sign data processing agreement which shall be provided by SNV.
Evaluation team will ensure security of information of this assignment in accordance with GDPR compliance. The information, knowledge and data gathered in this process must also be solely used for the evaluation and not for other uses. Where video coverage and photo shooting are involved, informed consent must be signed.


Qualifications 


A master’s degree in the field of economics, livestock production, NRM/range management, or other closely related fields.
Over 10 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis in areas of value chain analysis, result-based management evaluation methodologies.
Knowledge of climate smart and or resilience building programs with measurement of resilience sensitive indicators.
Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios; competence in adaptive management as applied to integrated landscape management, fodder, beef, and dairy value chain development with market systems approach.
Experience in conducting EU, DGIS funded project surveys including household studies, agricultural value chain analyses, Mid-term, and End term evaluations especially in ASALs contexts.
Experience in implementing evaluations with field logistics and guiding enumerators to assure high quality data as an asset.
SNV uses LogAlto as an offline data collection tool and the consultant is expected to use this tool.  SNV will provide access at no cost to the consultant. more

The Country Communications Officer is part of the country office and is responsible for communications and profiling activities at country and project level.  Key responsibilities include providing technical advice and support in the development of strategic communication and profiling of products. This includes but is not limited to developing communication strategies, knowledge development,... management and learning strategies, branding, and marketing materials in order to support SNV’s business development and programmes. He/she contributes to SNV’s project and programme work by delivering marketing communication services and positioning and profiling SNV’s work at events, websites, and media forums. He/ She is expected to formulate and implement internal and external communications policies and related processes (e.g. knowledge management), based on corporate marketing and communication policies and standards to contribute to effective SNV branding and increased internal communication and knowledge development, learning and sharing.

Content Development: He/she leads in the gathering and development engaging visual and written material, that effectively explains project teams and the Country Office for a wide range of external audiences:
Regular compilation of news items, relevant publications, and attractive stories about the Country Programme activities.
Production of professional quality publications and key communications materials. Where appropriate, engage and manage professional writers in this regard.
Ensure sufficient and adequate visual project material is generated and stored appropriately (photographic and video).
Communication Database: Identify potential visuals and documents for usage in internal and/or external communication, advise country team on development of these visuals and documents and coordinate collection and archiving.
Internal Communication: Collaborate with corporate communications on internal communication products to be developed or shared at country level. Develop content to project and corporate publications such as the annual report, magazines, brochures, leaflets, and videos.
External Communication: Develop an external communication strategy for approval. More so, based on corporate strategy, he/she will lead planning for the country / region, branding and desired positioning, formulation, editing, production, and distribution of communication materials (e.g., reports knowledge products, policy briefs, promotional videos, visuals). More importantly the successful candidate will be expected to translate the corporate communications strategy into country and project level.
Communication Advice: Support management, project communication officers and advisors on communication related matters, corporate branding, and promotional activities.
Internet / Intranet: Develops maintains, and improve the content of the website, to support execution of the country communication plan, creating online exposure supporting SNV’s brand. Write and edit texts, select photos, gather, and publish regular contributions on the website and cross-promotes these. Manage the quality of the country website and contribute to staff awareness and usage of site.
Coordinate Press / Media Contact: Develop and maintain contacts with relevant media and press and respond to media requests. Monitor references to SNV in the media and media coverage of topics of relevance for SNV, responds to these topics where relevant and prepares communication lines and actions for sensitive issues that may generate media interest. more

The Project Advisor works in line with SNV standards, approach to program management, and donor regulations, to achieve high quality project management and achieve agreed results and deliverables of MBEA.

Representation, Coordination and Project Management


Assume overall management and coordination at county level of MBEA, including ensuring high quality MEL support.
Represent SNV at... government county level, other national and international NGOs at county level, ecosystem actors and donors.
Lead the development and maintenance of strong partnerships and collaborations with ecosystem actors within the humanitarian context.
Proactively lead and manage the planning and implementation at the local level to ensure project implementation within acceptable quality levels, timeliness of all deliverables as required by the donor, and SNV’s commitments to other relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to internal and external knowledge development including documentation and sharing of project insights and results and ensure lessons learned are shared and applied in daily practice.
Supervise field operations, administration, logistics and procurement.
Provide oversight on effective and efficient project financial management.
Ensure high quality narrative and financial reports.
Contribute to programme reporting processes in line with donor requirements.


Office Management and Supervision Provide overall leadership of SNV Kakuma operations and office management


Coordinate maintenance and development of SNV’s infrastructure in Kakuma in consultation with SNV’s finance and operations departments.  
Supervise SNV’s team in Kakuma comprising 8 project assistants and support staff, and 2drivers.
Ensure contracting and supervision of consultants and service providers.


Qualifications

Preferred Requirements:


Master's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 7 years of work experience in roles related to this position and work with development projects/programmes.
Proven and good understanding of the off-grid energy sector in Kenya with more focus on clean cooking and off-grid electrification, and market development support to enhance the enabling environment, supply, and demand or uptake of clean energy solutions.
Experience working in a humanitarian setting, preferably in Kakuma Refugee Camp. A deep understanding of the Kakuma and Kalobeyei local context, cultural nuances, and development challenges would be a plus.
A demonstrated high-level of professionalism and ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in compliance with guidelines and deadlines, including experience in managing project teams, consultants, and partners.
Excellent social, networking and facilitation skills, ability to engage with the private sector, civil society and governments.
Excellent communication in English (written and oral).
Excellent analytical. reporting and presentation skills.
Commitment to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion.
Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as needed. more

The Head of Country Operations/Country Operations Manager is part of the Country Management Team (CMT) and is responsible for developing and directing operational support services in the country to ensure the availability and function of Procurement, Administration, Logistics, IT, Security & Safety, Legal, Risk and compliance and to fully support SNV’s country operations.

Oversees the... management of operations in Kampala and four regional and satellite offices.
Ensures effective operations of all administrative and operational functions, compliance (internal and external) in the SNV offices and effective support to all the projects.
Ensures integrated process delivery, optimising the use of guidelines and procedures within projects and/or a field office, and anticipates delivery challenges to ensure service continuity.
Informs internal units and projects regularly on operations and support progress and helps to ensure that the country is aligned to the SNV Code of Conduct/integrity. more

The Country Finance Assistant will validate cash transactions, ensure timely provision of cash accounting services consistent with accounting procedures, support timely cash requests and ensure proper capture of all financial transactions in the financial and banking systems in line with SNV and donor regulations.

Prepare both daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts held by... SNV-Uganda.
Administrate petty cash for country office and field offices.
Maintain the filing system of SNV- Uganda’s Treasury, AP and AR financial documents on a weekly basis.
Monitor commitments liquidations.
Prepare and monitor withholding tax, PAYE, LST, VAT, WHT account for suppliers & employees and reconcile accordingly.
Enter all payment invoices in the financial system accurately and pay within the stipulated time.
Record and maintain a log of all documents processed by the Treasury, AP and AR department.
Create new suppliers into the SNV’s Master data management system.
Support in all audit assignments by providing all requested documents.
Support the Country Finance Officer – Treasury in updating the cash flow management template.
Provide support in preparing various financial reports in SAP.
Comply with established internal control practices and procedures to ensure proper management of financial transactions.
Support in preparation of payments for review and posting by the Country Finance Officer – Treasury.
Maintain and monitor a tracker for all consultant payments.
Prepare journals for review by the Country Finance Officer.
Assist the Country Finance Officer in all month-end close processes.
Monitor and reconciliate the accruals & prepayments accounts more

The Head of Country Operations/Country Operations Manager is part of the Country Management Team (CMT) and is responsible for developing and directing operational support services in the country to ensure the availability and function of Procurement, Administration, Logistics, IT, Security & Safety, Legal, Risk and compliance and to fully support SNV’s country operations.

Oversees the... management of operations in Kampala and four regional and satellite offices.
Ensures effective operations of all administrative and operational functions, compliance (internal and external) in the SNV offices and effective support to all the projects.
Ensures integrated process delivery, optimising the use of guidelines and procedures within projects and/or a field office, and anticipates delivery challenges to ensure service continuity.
Informs internal units and projects regularly on operations and support progress and helps to ensure that the country is aligned to the SNV Code of Conduct/integrity. more

The Country Finance Assistant will validate cash transactions, ensure timely provision of cash accounting services consistent with accounting procedures, support timely cash requests and ensure proper capture of all financial transactions in the financial and banking systems in line with SNV and donor regulations.

Prepare both daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts held by... SNV-Uganda.
Administrate petty cash for country office and field offices.
Maintain the filing system of SNV- Uganda’s Treasury, AP and AR financial documents on a weekly basis.
Monitor commitments liquidations.
Prepare and monitor withholding tax, PAYE, LST, VAT, WHT account for suppliers & employees and reconcile accordingly.
Enter all payment invoices in the financial system accurately and pay within the stipulated time.
Record and maintain a log of all documents processed by the Treasury, AP and AR department.
Create new suppliers into the SNV’s Master data management system.
Support in all audit assignments by providing all requested documents.
Support the Country Finance Officer – Treasury in updating the cash flow management template.
Provide support in preparing various financial reports in SAP.
Comply with established internal control practices and procedures to ensure proper management of financial transactions.
Support in preparation of payments for review and posting by the Country Finance Officer – Treasury.
Maintain and monitor a tracker for all consultant payments.
Prepare journals for review by the Country Finance Officer.
Assist the Country Finance Officer in all month-end close processes.
Monitor and reconciliate the accruals & prepayments accounts more

The Head of Country Operations/Country Operations Manager is part of the Country Management Team (CMT) and is responsible for developing and directing operational support services in the country to ensure the availability and function of Procurement, Administration, Logistics, IT, Security & Safety, Legal, Risk and compliance and to fully support SNV’s country operations.

Oversees the... management of operations in Kampala and four regional and satellite offices.
Ensures effective operations of all administrative and operational functions, compliance (internal and external) in the SNV offices and effective support to all the projects.
Ensures integrated process delivery, optimising the use of guidelines and procedures within projects and/or a field office, and anticipates delivery challenges to ensure service continuity.
Informs internal units and projects regularly on operations and support progress and helps to ensure that the country is aligned to the SNV Code of Conduct/integrity. more

The Country Finance Assistant will validate cash transactions, ensure timely provision of cash accounting services consistent with accounting procedures, support timely cash requests and ensure proper capture of all financial transactions in the financial and banking systems in line with SNV and donor regulations.

Prepare both daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts held by... SNV-Uganda.
Administrate petty cash for country office and field offices.
Maintain the filing system of SNV- Uganda’s Treasury, AP and AR financial documents on a weekly basis.
Monitor commitments liquidations.
Prepare and monitor withholding tax, PAYE, LST, VAT, WHT account for suppliers & employees and reconcile accordingly.
Enter all payment invoices in the financial system accurately and pay within the stipulated time.
Record and maintain a log of all documents processed by the Treasury, AP and AR department.
Create new suppliers into the SNV’s Master data management system.
Support in all audit assignments by providing all requested documents.
Support the Country Finance Officer – Treasury in updating the cash flow management template.
Provide support in preparing various financial reports in SAP.
Comply with established internal control practices and procedures to ensure proper management of financial transactions.
Support in preparation of payments for review and posting by the Country Finance Officer – Treasury.
Maintain and monitor a tracker for all consultant payments.
Prepare journals for review by the Country Finance Officer.
Assist the Country Finance Officer in all month-end close processes.
Monitor and reconciliate the accruals & prepayments accounts more

The Head of Country Operations/Country Operations Manager is part of the Country Management Team (CMT) and is responsible for developing and directing operational support services in the country to ensure the availability and function of Procurement, Administration, Logistics, IT, Security & Safety, Legal, Risk and compliance and to fully support SNV’s country operations.

Oversees the... management of operations in Kampala and four regional and satellite offices.
Ensures effective operations of all administrative and operational functions, compliance (internal and external) in the SNV offices and effective support to all the projects.
Ensures integrated process delivery, optimising the use of guidelines and procedures within projects and/or a field office, and anticipates delivery challenges to ensure service continuity.
Informs internal units and projects regularly on operations and support progress and helps to ensure that the country is aligned to the SNV Code of Conduct/integrity. more

The Country Finance Assistant will validate cash transactions, ensure timely provision of cash accounting services consistent with accounting procedures, support timely cash requests and ensure proper capture of all financial transactions in the financial and banking systems in line with SNV and donor regulations.

Prepare both daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts held by... SNV-Uganda.
Administrate petty cash for country office and field offices.
Maintain the filing system of SNV- Uganda’s Treasury, AP and AR financial documents on a weekly basis.
Monitor commitments liquidations.
Prepare and monitor withholding tax, PAYE, LST, VAT, WHT account for suppliers & employees and reconcile accordingly.
Enter all payment invoices in the financial system accurately and pay within the stipulated time.
Record and maintain a log of all documents processed by the Treasury, AP and AR department.
Create new suppliers into the SNV’s Master data management system.
Support in all audit assignments by providing all requested documents.
Support the Country Finance Officer – Treasury in updating the cash flow management template.
Provide support in preparing various financial reports in SAP.
Comply with established internal control practices and procedures to ensure proper management of financial transactions.
Support in preparation of payments for review and posting by the Country Finance Officer – Treasury.
Maintain and monitor a tracker for all consultant payments.
Prepare journals for review by the Country Finance Officer.
Assist the Country Finance Officer in all month-end close processes.
Monitor and reconciliate the accruals & prepayments accounts more

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic oversight:


Programme Strategy: Coordinate technical advice from partner and programme experts and provide strategic direction and guidance to the programme and its partners at regional, national and sub-national level. 
Innovation, nexus thinking and systems transformation lens: Foster an environment in which innovation, empowering others, and working... politically and holistically are highly valued.
Networking and Relation Management: build and maintain relationships with programme stakeholders, including ministries, local government authorities, private sector, civil society and partners. 
Knowledge development: fostering an environment of critical reflection and learning, leading to knowledge development, documentation of learnings and active exchange on what does (not) work. This happens in close collaboration with the Strategic Partnership Knowledge & Learning Advisor, partners, and the donor. 
Monitoring and Evaluation: ensure high quality M&E data is being used within the programme to steer programme strategies, stimulate the application of innovative M&E approaches that enable the programme to gain insights into relevant trends, opportunities and challenges in the context, as well as understand how the programme is contributing to (potential) changes in system dynamics; work closely with the senior MEL Lead and the MEL officer, as well as the Strategic Partnership MEL Advisor; account and report to SNV, donor, and clients on programme performance via the Strategic Partnership Programme.


Operational oversight:


Human and Financial Resources: Provide steering to the Associate Operations Manager to ensure efficient management of human and financial resources; ensure effective coordination of programme activities with programme teams.  
Operational Support: With the Associate Operations Manager, provide operational guidance and support to programme activities, including developing work plans, budgets, and a competency table within financial responsibilities and mandates.


Qualifications

Minimum requirements:


Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal production, Rural Development, Program Planning and Management, Agribusiness, Environmental Sciences and other relevant qualification.
Ten (10) years relevant experience in Program management, extension and community development work.
Experience in managing regenerative agriculture, Productive Use of Renewable Energy and/or MSME business development will be desirable.


Preferred Requirements:


Master's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience[1] in managing and implementing multi-faceted, donor-funded development programmes (i.e., experience that demonstrates growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Relevant work experience, background and domain understanding of renewable energy and/or agricultural value chains.
Experience in connecting conceptual approaches and narratives with on the ground realities.
Visionary and able to strategically inspire and energise programme teams. 
Demonstratable experience in ability to take risks, fail forward, and think on one's feet (agile management) while maintaining an eye on the bigger picture.
Places strong value on critical reflection and learning, and the role that data plays in adaptive management.
Excellent social, networking and facilitation skills, ability to engage with the private sector, civil society and governments.
Experience working in East Africa, preferably in Kenya. A deep understanding of the local context, cultural nuances, and development challenges would be a plus.
Excellent communication in English (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel to all programme locations in Kenya. more

SNV is seeking for Graduate Interns to be kept in a general Pool. These should be young professionals who will be selected through a recruitment process as per the SNV recruitment guidelines. They will be placed in various fields within our support function departments of Operations, Human Resource, Finance and Communications and in our available projects. During their tenure at SNV, they will be... tagged to senior and experienced professionals (Line Managers) who will train and mentor them while they support and learn the job market requirements. The Line Managers will closely provide hands-on technical guidance to the Interns as they monitor, measure and report on their performance for the period they will be with us.

Bachelor’s degree in various fields required by the department/project.
Graduate from an Accredited University
Excellent team player with cross-cultural skills.
High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion, and willingness to learn.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Proficient in MS applications (Word & Excel).
Additional Information: Responsibilities/Assignments in the respective fields will be shared as and when the specific Interns are hired. more

Scope of Work:

The Consultant will be responsible for carrying out a series of tasks, with a key focus on collaborating with Business Associations (BA) in Kisumu, Uasin Gishu, and Nakuru Counties to organize impactful events that promote women’s participation in sectors where they are underrepresented.

Design and Planning: Supporting / together with the BA …


Identify and profile... successful women, who will be role models and mentors in the business/entrepreneurial ecosystems
develop a comprehensive strategy and plan for sector-based dialogue event including existing initiatives/support organizations, objectives, target audiences, themes, and formats.
Identify key sectors where women are underrepresented but have significant potential and appeal for women entrepreneurs, despite challenges in gaining acceptance.
Outline the methodology for conducting dialogue events, ensuring it incorporates interactive and participatory elements.


Implementation: Supporting / together with the BA …


Organize and facilitate a series of sector-based dialogue events ensuring engagement from a diverse group of stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
Coordinate with relevant partners and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of the events.
Provide a framework for networking and mentorship opportunities within each dialogue platform.


Knowledge Sharing: Supporting / together with the BA.


Develop and deliver content that addresses the specific needs and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the selected sector, and that highlights specific capacities/ contributions that women bring to the sector
Ensure that the content includes best practices, success stories, and actionable insights for participants.
Create and distribute materials (e.g., reports, toolkits) that summarize the discussions and key takeaways from each event.


Monitoring and Evaluation: Supporting / together with the BA …


Design and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and impact of the dialogue events.
Collect feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve the events.
Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on the outcomes of the events, including recommendations for future initiatives


Deliverables:

Strategy and Plan Document:


A comprehensive plan outlining the organization and execution of sector-based dialogue events, including timelines and resource needs.


Dialogue Events:


Implementation of 6 to 9 dialogue events focused on sector-based knowledge sharing. Each event will be followed by a report summarizing key discussions, outcomes, and participant feedback.


Knowledge Sharing Materials:


Development of materials such as presentations, reports, and toolkits to support the dialogue events.


Monitoring and Evaluation Report:

A detailed evaluation report assessing the effectiveness of the dialogue events, including feedback from participants and suggestions for future improvements.

Activity 2: Facilitate Women role models in male-dominated sectors through public events, programs, and media, and disseminating their success stories to inspire and inform women led enterprises.

Scope of Work:


Identifying Role Models: Collaborate with sector experts to identify women excelling in traditionally male-dominated fields across various industries.
Content Creation: Develop high-quality, engaging content such as interviews, videos, articles, and social media contents to highlight the achievements of these role models. The content will reflect the significance of their contributions and inspire others.
Event Organization and Promotion: Partner with ecosystem actors and business associations to organize events that feature female role models. Provide live or recorded event coverage, including interviews and highlights, to maximize media exposure through strategic collaborations with influencers and media outlets.
Strategy Development: Create a comprehensive media strategy that outlines objectives, key messages, target audiences, and the best media channels to showcase the role models. This includes identifying relevant events, programs, and social media forums for promotion.
Social Media Strategy: Design and implement a social media plan that consistently highlights female role models, featuring content for IYBA SEED’s social media channels and partner events. Use outlets like Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube to engage a wide audience and generate discussions on women’s achievements in male-dominated sectors.
Success Stories Aggregation and Dissemination: Collect success stories through interviews, event reports, and articles, and distribute these through blogs, media channels, and influencer partnerships. Ensure that each event and story is well-documented to showcase the impact of the initiatives.


Deliverables:

Media Strategy Document:


A strategic plan detailing the approach for showcasing female role models, including selected media channels, content creation plans, and timelines.


Content Outputs:


Creation of various content pieces like blogs (Per event), interviews, and video profiles (12) that highlight female role models in male-dominated sectors, as well as social media campaigns to promote their achievements.


Event Coverage Reports:


Media coverage of 12 female role models, including live or recorded content and post-event summaries.


Success Stories blogs articles


Regular blog articles or reports aggregating success stories and challenges of women in underrepresented sectors, providing updates and inspiring content.
Monitoring and Evaluation Report: A final report evaluating the impact of media coverage, including metrics on engagement, audience feedback, and recommendations for future initiatives.


 Duration and Timeline:



The consultancy is expected to start on February 2025 and conclude by September 2026. A detailed timeline with milestones and deadlines will be developed in collaboration with the selected PR/media consultant.



Qualifications for the Media Partner/Consultant

General Expertise:


Proven experience in media relations, content creation, and social media management, especially in the context of entrepreneurial ecosystems and gender issues.
Expertise in showcasing individuals and storytelling through various media channels.
Strong connections with media outlets, influencers, Business organizations (BA) and Enterprise support organizations (ESOs))
Experience in producing high-quality, engaging content that aligns with the objectives of programs like IYBA-SEED.
Proven ability to monitor and evaluate media impact and similar initiatives.


Specific Experience & Knowledge:


Demonstrated understanding of female entrepreneurship, particularly in Kenya, including an analysis of external and internal barriers women face in underrepresented sectors.
Extensive experience supporting women entrepreneurs, facilitating dialogue events, and managing sector-based initiatives.
Experience with managing partnerships, multi-stakeholder collaborations, and diverse expert teams on common projects.
Familiarity with international donor requirements (EU, AFD) and cooperation agencies (GIZ, SNV, SlovakAid).
The service provider may apply as a sole firm or consultant, or they can collaborate with other providers to jointly undertake both activities outlined in the list of Specific Experience & Knowledge.


Leadership & Project Management Skills:


Project leadership with at least 10 years of experience in supporting women entrepreneurs through various programs in Kenya
Strong organizational and project management skills, including experience organizing events, public speaking, and facilitation.
Marketing skills and a demonstrated ability to create and develop content related to female entrepreneurship.
Capacity to engage media, mobilize networks, and manage press relations.


Technical Expertise:


At least 5 years of experience in the audiovisual sector or equivalent, with a focus on the creation, production, and distribution of content.
Expertise in planning, financing, and executing content creation projects in collaboration with creative and technical teams.
Knowledge of the cultural and production landscape. more

Key Responsibilities of the job
Reporting to the Country HRBP, the Human Resource Officer will be able to discharge the following, but not limited to;

End to End recruitment – Responsible for all recruitment process activities including advertisement, recruitment system management, reviewing applications, planning interviews, and carrying out interviews, offer negotiation and background... checks.
Onboarding and induction – Owner of the onboarding process – ensures the process is seamless and new joiners are well supported to settle in.
Performance Management - Support implementation and management of performance management system of SNV Kenya, ensure performance management results are appropriately documented and recorded in line with corporate guidelines.
Staff benefit and Administration - Implement, communicate and advise national staff on compensation and benefits, align to local labour law where needed, in consultation with the Country HRBP and with due regard to available budget.
Record management and Archiving/HRIS - Ensure all HR documentation and data in all aspects are managed in line with internal control procedures and corporate guidelines.
Contract Administration- Process of selecting and contracting staff according to agreed policies and procedures in support of and according to specifications given by the hiring manager.
Payroll Liaison - Availing relevant information to support preparing of the monthly payroll by Finance. This involves provision of approved payroll items for deduction or payable with payroll. Carry out monthly payroll reconciliation with accuracy.
Administration and management of 3rd party service providers – Build relationships with pension-, medical cover-, medical evacuation-, and WIBA & GPA providers. Ensure services are smooth, renewal and payments are done on time.
Coordinate all HR communication to staff and ensure response to enquiries.
Support procurement of consultancy services – Support the procurement team with preparing and/or reviewing scope of services for consultants and consultant companies, support the process of selecting consultants for all projects and departments.
Liaison for expatriate/international staff – liaise with HO to ensure their contracts are well implemented, any enquiries handled. Liaise with protocol department to ensure work permits and required visas are in place.
Learning and development – liaise with Country HRBP to administer training programmes. Custodian of SNV Kenya training calendar. Follow up with NITA for training reimbursements.
Exit management/Debriefing - Facilitate and consolidate exit/debriefing for all leaver staff and provide consolidated report to the management.
Any other relevant duties as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, organisational development or related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
5 years or more work experience in Human Resource Management in an international NGO and worked with multiple donors.
CHRP – K qualification is desirable.
Excellent administration and coordination skills, with the proven ability to manage own work and follow-up on tasks as required.
Attention to details.
Knowledge of HRIS systems e.g SAP.
Excellent language skills (verbal and writing) in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate and engage effectively with a wide range of people.
Excellent communication skills- writing; contracts, letters, memos.
Proficient computer skills – able to use MS Office Suite.
Able to understand and interpret policies, procedures, guidelines, contract provision etc.
Must have extensive knowledge & applicability of Kenyan labour laws and legal frameworks. more

The Country Finance Officer supports the country’s finance function. Country Finance focuses on a correct and exhaustive country and project finance, reported in a timely manner and which is compliant to SNV policies and procedures as well as donor procedures, regulations and guidelines. The Country Finance Officer checks, executes, consolidates and reports on financial and non-financial data in... the country and checks financial project administration. Ensures the stability and transparency of the overall country finances, to be compliant to SNV’s corporate financial guidelines and procedures as well as donor requirements, accounting and reporting regulations.

Provides (non) requested financial data, analyses and advice to relevant internal and external parties as input for further decision-making and handling.
Gives advice, balancing country interests, relevant regulation, corporate standards and guidelines, considering the project set-up with different donor(s) and in line with business requirements and SNV’s corporate financial guidelines and regulations.
Answers questions regarding financial administration and data, based on requests and corporate procedures.
Contributes to global finance procedures and guidelines, finance strategy in the country and project finance by giving feedback and proposing changes more

The Deputy Country Finance Manager is instrumental in supporting the country’s finance function, ensuring accurate and comprehensive reporting of country and project finances in adherence to SNV policies, donor procedures, regulations, and guidelines. Under the direct supervision of the Country Finance Manager, the role involves checking, executing, consolidating, and reporting on financial and... non-financial data in the country, with a specific emphasis on ensuring stability and transparency in overall country finances. This is vital to compliance with SNV’s corporate financial guidelines, procedures, donor requirements, and accounting and reporting regulations. The Deputy Country Finance Manager plays a key role in advancing the accounting and financial functions within SNV Netherlands Development Organisation.

Provides financial data, analyses, and advice to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to decision-making processes.
Balances country interests, relevant regulations, corporate standards, and guidelines while considering project setups with different donors.
Responds to inquiries related to financial administration and data, aligning responses with corporate procedures.
Contributes to country finance procedures, guidelines, and finance strategy by providing feedback and proposing changes.
Liaises with Auditors, and Statutory agencies on financial matters.
Accurately maintains financial data and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. more

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to support Starlight Cooperative in setting up internal control structures that will enable the cooperative to realise its vision.

The specific objectives shall include:

To develop savings and credit policy.
To train board members and supervisory committee on leadership and governance.
To establish operation procedure linking... the SACCO to the Co-operative.
To support one (1) exchange visit to a SACCO linked to a co-operative society.
To review existing SACCO by-laws.
To develop a strategy (3 or 5 years).
To develop SACCO business plan.
To support in developing implementation road map for the SACCO products operationalization.

Scope of work
The assignment will be focussed on Starlight Cooperative situated in Nakuru County. The scope of the assignment will include the following:

Understanding Starlight Cooperative and the SACCO – mission, vision, business model, target clients, governance structure, strategy, SACCO focus areas etc.
Develop SACCO business plan and provide advisories especially on the primary and extended function of SACCO such as credit process, products, cost structure, internal audit processes, risk management, IT infrastructure requirements etc.
Determine what are the real needs of the members and establish how the SACCO credit processes and structures are speaking to these needs.
Review the existing internal controls and operational tools for Starlight Cooperative and SACCO
Review the existing SACCO’s by-laws and provide inputs.
Develop Starlight’s savings and credit policy.
Develop a Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual.
Identify training gaps for board members and supervisory committee on leadership and governance.
Develop a training curriculum on leadership and governance.
Train board members and supervisory committee on leadership and governance.
Support exchange visit to a SACCO linked to a cooperative society.
Develop a strategy to guide Starlight achieve its SACCO’s goals and objectives.

Deliverables

An inception report detailing the methodology and work plan.
Curriculum on SACCO leadership and governance training.
Training report on SACCO leadership and governance.
Proposed Savings and Credit policy.
Proposed business plan.
Proposed Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual.
Revised SACCO by-laws.
SACCO strategy (3 or 5 years).
Implementation roadmap for the SACCO products operationalisation.
Present the final documents to SACCO board members and incorporate views if the board.

The assignment will require travel to Nakuru. SNV will provide transport and logistics (except meals) to facilitate travels and facilitation of other activities such as training, exchange visit etc. SNV will introduce the Consultant to the Starlight Cooperative. The SACCO will provide relevant background documents necessary for the assignment.
Duration

The assignment will run for 30 days from the contract signing date. Whereby within 15 days to submit the draft and within 30 days to submit the final documents.

Qualifications
Academic Qualifications

At least a Master’s degree in Public policy, Cooperative management, Finance, Accounting or Economics. Having a background in human resource management is an added advantage.

Experience

At least five (5) years of experience in financial service sector with a minimum of 3 years of experience in banking, SACCO operations and the financial industry.
At least five (5) years professional experience in organizational structure & policy development
Demonstrated experience in working with public/private sectors especially SACCOs in development programs especially around organizational structures and, business plan, strategy, and policy development.
A certified professional Banker with specific experience in Kenya financial services industry.
Fluency in English and French with written & presentation skills.

Skills and Competencies

High level written and oral communications skills in English and Kiswahili
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with stakeholders.
Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagements/workshops.
Evidence of having undertaken similar assignments. more

Job Description

SNV is seeking a dynamic and pragmatic professional to become part of the SNV Kenya team, appointed under the Country Director with a functional management line to the Global Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) team. The MEL Manager is a senior position that works at the MEL system level across all projects within a country portfolio. This position is created to implement... SNVs global MEL Investment Plan (MEL IP) 2024-2026.
The MEL Manager is a strategic, highly skilled position that focuses on the quality establishment and quality assurance of project and country level MEL systems, facilitation of project and country level learning frameworks, and capacity development of existing M&E staff. They coach project M&E Advisors & staff with MEL responsibilities.

The solutions that the Strategic MEL manager will drive forward at country-level are:

Improving quality & maximising the use of country and project MEL systems via mobilisation of existing M&E staff and sector staff at country level
Growing data analytics capacities including critical analysis and using data for adaptive project management.
Contribution to stronger knowledge management and learning through improved change measurement and the establishment of integrated country and project learning framework.

Responsibilities

Establishment of the country MEL system with guidance from Global PME and taking the lead on initiation, implementation, and continual improvement.
Acting on improvement areas with the country team and relevant sector/global staff.
Contributing to stronger knowledge management and ensuring lessons learned are applied in daily practice.
Steering (functionally) & coaching M&E and other country and project level colleagues towards compliance with the country MEL system and its ownership. 
Leadership on prioritisation of MEL and a focus on quality. Modelling a culture of MEL and leads by example with regards to critical reflection, recognition of failure/weaknesses, and continual learning
Focusing on the quality of project implementation linked to learning and adaptive management. Establishes systems to assure the quality of MEL activities, data, and products.
Facilitating the design and implementation of planning, monitoring and evaluation capacity development initiatives at country level.
Stimulating relevant PME topics and best practices within the organisation through relevant learning and knowledge sharing initiatives.
Supporting relevant global PME processes as required.

Qualifications

Strong background in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in MEL in the development sector, consultancy firm, research institute and/or businesses with experience of working in a developing country context.
Solid experience of successfully setting up new systems, processes, and/or initiatives related to MEL.
A strong understanding of and experience in facilitating theory of change development and review and the development and use of high-level results frameworks.
Experience of conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
Experience in designing and facilitating iterative learning processes.
Strong communication and influencing skills with practical experience of leading collaborative processes.
Team player, strong interpersonal skills, used to working in multi-cultural environments.  
Excellent English with French language highly desirable.
Experience of conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
Familiarity with SNV’s leading sectors: Agriculture, Energy, and Water
Willingness and ability to travel. more